Killigrew, Thomas

Killigrew, Thomas

▪ English dramatist
born Feb. 7, 1612, London, Eng.
died March 19, 1683, London

      English dramatist and playhouse manager who was better known for his wit than for his plays, although some of the jokes in The Parson's Wedding (acted c. 1640) were appropriated by the playwright William Congreve (Congreve, William).

      In 1641 Killigrew published two tragicomedies, The Prisoners and Claracilla, both probably produced before 1636. In 1647 he followed Prince Charles into exile and was favoured with court appointments after the Restoration. In 1660 he received, with Sir William Davenant (Davenant, Sir William), a patent for one of two new playhouses, whose performances did not have to be licensed by the master of the revels (Revels, Master of the), Sir Henry Herbert. A dispute with Herbert resulted, but Killigrew made generous concessions acting independently of Davenant. Killigrew's company became known as the King's Men.

      In 1663 Killigrew built the original Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London (see Drury Lane Theatre). In 1664 his plays were published, and from 1673 to 1677 he was master of the revels.

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